US Bridges

N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.08 MI S of West RD · Structure no. 121020AA5979003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,512
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Eldridge Pkwy NB
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.08 MI S of West RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89621, -95.60624
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,512 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 13,512 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Eldridge Pkwy NB over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.